The Art of Love: Latin and English Parallel Translation (Hopkins Classical Collection)

HOPKINS CLASSICAL COLLECTION<br/>The Art of Love (Latin: Ars Amatoria), is an instructional elegy series in three books by the Roman poet Ovid. The first two target men, offering advice on topics like remembering important dates, creating desire, and avoiding sensitive questions. The third book provides similar counsel to women, covering themes such as private reconciliations, detecting false lovers, and exploring relationships with both younger and older partners.<br/><br/>While completed in ancient times, much of Ovid's guidance remains relevant for any era. Beyond its surface brilliance, the poet's intent often carries profound meaning.<br/><br/>The Ars Amatoria created considerable interest at the time of its publication. On a lesser scale, Martial's epigrams take a similar context of advising readers on love. Modern literature has been continually influenced by the Ars amatoria, which has presented additional information on the relationship between Ovid's poem and more current writings.